05/23/2026 - Libros Contigo Author Panel

We are thrilled to welcome authors Dana Gaxiola, Pedro Iniguez, and Sofía Aguilar for Libros Contigo – a latine children's author event! All three authors will read from their books and Story Time Lady will lead crafts and coloring breaks between each story time.

We've partnered with Nothing Bundt Cakes in Monrovia to provide sweet treats during the event! Nothing Bundt Cakes will introduce their "Bundts & Books" program where kids can earn a free bundtlet for reading each month!

Skater Girl, Dana Gaxiola’s first book, tells the story of Audrey, a four-year-old girl who decides to learn to skateboard. Audrey quickly discovers that skateboarding isn’t as easy as it looks! Through persistence and practice, Audrey learns to get back up after falling down and her hard work pays off.

Read more about Skater Girl.

The Fib, by Pedro Iniguez, tells the story of Pepe's struggle to find something exciting for show and tell. Pepe spins a little lie about a magical creature with horns like a ram, claws like a bear, wings like a bat, eyes like an owl, and a tail like a lion. But, Pepe and his class soon discover that this harmless fib takes on a life of its own— literally— growing into a giant, uncontrollable monster that threatens to eat the entire school. As chaos ensues, Pepe learns a valuable lesson: even the smallest fib can spiral out of control, but the truth holds the power to set things right.

Read more about The Fib.

Queer Latine Heroes, by Sofía Aguilar, highlights the heroes of the Mexican Revolution, muxe living outside of gender norms, stars of the Ballroom scene, and era defining artists, singers and performers - the creativity and activism of queer Latine heroes has changed the world.

Read more about Queer Latine Heroes.

This event will include time for signing any books purchased. If you'd like to preorder a copy of any of the books included in the event please email us! info@blackcatfables.com.

When: Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 10:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Black Cat Fables (415 S. Myrtle Avenue, Suite B, Monrovia, CA 91016)

About Author Dana Gaxiola: Dana Gaxiola is a 48 year old mother of three daughters who are now all grown up. Born and raised in Montebello CA, Dana has lived in Monrovia for the past 25 years. She worked as a preschool teacher for almost 20 years and has spent the last 5 years as a personal nanny to an amazing family.

About Pedro Iniguez: Pedro Iniguez is a Mexican-American Bram Stoker Award-Winning speculative fiction writer from Los Angeles. He is a Rhysling Award finalist and a Best of the Net and Pushcart Prize nominee.

About Sofía Aguilar: Sofía Aguilar is a Chicana writer, editor, teaching artist, community organizer, and library professional based on the traditional homelands of the Tongva, Kizh, and Chumash peoples (Los Angeles, California). She is the author of amor. (Bottlecap Press) and the children’s picture book Queer Latine Heroes: 25 Changemakers from Latin America and the U.S. from History and Today (Jessica Kingsley Publishers). You can learn more at sofiaaguilar.com or @sofiaxaguilar on social media.